Pete Bavis

Pete Bavis is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Master of Science in Education Program at Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy (SESP). He concurrently serves as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at Evanston Township High School. With over 25 years of P-12 education experience, Bavis has held roles since 1996 and has been teaching in the MSED program since 2016. His work focuses on training teacher leaders to act as critical voices in educational systems.

• Education: Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (University of Illinois Chicago, 2010), MA in Secondary Education (DePaul University, 2000), BA in English (Tufts University, 1993)

His research interests emphasize practical applications of educational theory in K-12 settings, particularly in curriculum design and instructional leadership. Bavis bridges academic insights with real-world administrative challenges through his dual role in higher education and public schooling.